Learn by doing with a real JavaScript project

Reinforce your learning and build your portfolio by using DOM injection and traversal techniques on a real project. Together, we’ll build an lazy loader script that only loads images into the DOM after they come into the viewport.

BONUS: Don't go it alone! Get exclusive Slack access.

You get exclusive access to my private Slack team, where you can chat with other students, get feedback on code, ask questions, and share the latest tips, tricks, and strategies for going vanilla JavaScript.

This is not available for sale at any price, and my students regularly tell me it's one of the most valuable things that comes with the guides.

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About the Instructor

Hi, I'm Chris Ferdinandi. I believe there’s a simpler, more resilient way to make things for the web.

I’ve taught developers at organizations like Chobani and the Boston Globe, and my JavaScript plugins have been used by organizations like Apple and Harvard Business School. My developer tips newsletter is read by over 6,900 developers each weekday.

I want to help you master vanilla JavaScript, without all of the painful false starts and roadblocks I encountered when I was learning.

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Get everything you need to start mastering DOM injection and traversal with vanilla JavaScript:

Want to buy these for your whole team? I offer team licenses at a steep discount. Send me an email at chris@gomakethings.com to discuss your needs.

If you’re a beginner, or just looking to fill in some knowledge gaps, the Vanilla JavaScript Pocket Guides from Chris Ferdinandi are clear, informative and to the point. Cannot recommend enough!- Dino Koutrouzas

I've been stuck on the same JavaScript project for AGES, but I'm so happy because I've finally managed to finish it all thanks to Chris Ferdinandi!

I found out about him, signed up for his daily newsletter and bought his Vanilla JS Guides. I'm so glad I did because I've only worked through two of the guides and yet he's COMPLETELY changed the way I think about JavaScript.

Putting everything he's taught me into practice, I managed to rewrite the project over a weekend! He was even kind enough to personally help me on Slack with an aspect I was particularly struggling with... I SERIOUSLY recommend checking him out! 😄

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the pocket guide include new ES6 methods?

Yes. Where applicable, I cover new ES6 functions and browser APIs. I also include polyfills when available to push browser support as far back as possible.

What happens if I buy a pocket guide and you release an update? Will I need to buy the new version, too?

No. You get free updates for life, sent to you by email whenever new content is available.

Can I buy a print version of the pocket guide?

Pocket guides are available exclusively in digital formats. This makes it easy for you to get updates whenever new techniques, approaches, and best practices emerge. Given the rapidly changing nature of the web, this ensures you'll always have the latest and greatest version of the guide.

Do you offer team discounts?

Yes! I offer team licenses at a steep discount. Send me an email at chris@gomakethings.com to discuss your needs.

I totally get that in some countries salaries and cost of living are such that the pocket guides are unaffordable. Send me an email at chris@gomakethings.com and I'll send you a discount to make it fair for where you live.

Nope. I trust you to do the right thing. My content is 100% DRM free. If you'd like to share the pocket guide with others, please email me at chris@gomakethings.com for information about team pricing.

Do I need any special tools or equipment to use the pocket guides?

All you need to work with the source code and projects is a modern web browser and a text editor (I recommend VS Code). The pocket guides come in PDF, EPUB, MOBI, and HTML formats, so you can read it on any device you own.

Do I need any prior knowledge or experience to learn vanilla JavaScript?

Ideally you're comfortable working with HTML and CSS already. Experience with another library or framework (like jQuery, React, and so on) is helpful but not required. If you're brand new to JavaScript, the guide is a great resource! If you have any specific questions, though, please email me at chris@gomakethings.com.

Are there any rules or requirements around the Slack team?

Yes. You must be at least 18 years old, and read and agree to follow the Code of Conduct.